Thursday, April 2, 2015

Today in the News Media

Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media.

“From an environmental point of view, you would be out of your mind to choose this plant and introduce it into Oregon on large scale,” said Susan Aldrich-Markham, retired Oregon State University Agricultural Extension agent and professor emeritus.

But of the other half, part would go into the state school fund, and smaller but equal shares into state grants for career and technical education programs at middle and high schools, and statewide services provided through Oregon State University. They are the Extension Service, which reaches into every county; agricultural experiment stations and the Forest Research Laboratory.

OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport puts its many layers of research on full display on April 11 with the annual Marine Science Day – which also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the facility.

From art to clothes to entertainment, color shapes modern life. At the Corvallis Science Pub on Monday, April 6, Oregon State University chemist Mas Subramanian — whose lab discovered a brilliant blue pigment in 2009 — will present the art and science of color as it has affected culture and even generated economic opportunity.

Deep water fish from 2,000 feet to a mile beneath the ocean’s surface are experiencing the effects of pollution, according to a recentpress release from Oregon State University. (see also Green Bay Press-Gazette)

Furnish has chronicled the agency’s tumultuous transition from “get out the cut” timber production to ecosystem-based forest management in a new book from Oregon State University Press titled “Toward a Natural Forest: The Forest Service in Transition.” He also figures prominently in a new 25-minute documentary about the Siuslaw called “Seeing the Forest” by Seattle filmmaker Alan Honick. Both the book and the film will be on display in Corvallis on Thursday, when Furnish will be in town for the premier screening of “Seeing the Forest” and a panel discussion on changes in forest management featuring current Siuslaw supervisor Jerry Ingersoll, OSU forestry professor Norm Johnson and environmental activist Chandra LeGue of Oregon Wild. The free event begins at 7 p.m. at the main library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

Oregon State University kicks off its annual Campus Wild project with a talk by John Marzluff, author of Welcome to Subirdia. He speaks with Eric Alan about how birds adapt to such things as traffic noise and Costco, and how we can increase the species diversity of our urban ecosystems.

Turn to Oregon State University Extension Service’s newly designed online catalog, where you’ll find almost 200 garden-related guides, including “Propagating Plants From Seed.” The catalog also features approximately 700 additional publications on topics such as food preservation and safety, heating your home, aging, health, emergency preparedness and living sustainably. Some are in Spanish.

The other department taking cuts in the proposed Klamath County 2015-16 budget is the Oregon State University Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center.

Today

Disability Studies at OSU: At the April 2 meeting of Triad, OSU’s staff and faculty club, Stephanie Jenkins from the Department of Philosophy will discuss her research on the ethics of disabilities. Triad meets in the MU, room 211, from noon to 1. The public is welcome to attend free of charge. A catered lunch is $11. Contact University Events, 541-737-0724, to save a seat.

Career Development Center open house: Check out what’s new in the Career Development Center, help us celebrate our new name and new model of operation. Join us for our Open House Thursday April 2, 2 to 4 p.m., Kerr Admin Building, B008. Special welcome at 3 p.m. by Susie Brubaker-Cole, Vice Provost for Student Affairs. Refreshments Provided. No RSVP is required. Call 7-4085 with questions.

NEW! Education talk: Talk by Andrea Smith on “Education Beyond the Academic Industrial Complex”: April 2 at 5 p.m. in the MU Horizon Room followed by a catered reception. Hosted by Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Upcoming Events

NEW! Women of Achievement Award: The campus community is invited to celebrate the life and achievements of Adele Kubein, PhD candidate in Applied Anthropology. Adele, a brilliant scholar, friend and colleague will be honored as an early recipient of the 2015 Women’s Center Women of Achievement Award on Friday, April 3, 3:30 to 5 p.m., in MU 213. The planning committee requests well-wishes and notes of support from members of Adele’s beloved OSU community, as they will lift her up in her fight with terminal cancer. For more information: Amarah Khan, Amarah.khan@oregonstate.edu. Contact Jodi.nelson@oregonstate.edu for accommodations related to disabilities or questions about the event.

NEW! OSU Day at the Capitol: Interested in advocating for OSU at the legislature in Salem? Join us for OSU Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 14. OSU Day is one of the most visible advocacy days in Salem and reminds legislators of many of OSU’s distinctive programs. One of the most important elements of the day is meeting with your representative and senator seeking additional funding for OSU. A reception begins at 4:15 in the Capitol Galleria. If you are interested in participating, contact Karli Olsen in Government Relations at 541-737-4514.

Diversity & Cultural Engagement grand opening: Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE), home of the Cultural Resource Centers, and formerly known as Intercultural Student Services/Diversity Development, welcomes the campus community to learn about our programs and centers at our new location in the Student Experience Center. We provide academic, experiential, and transformative learning opportunities which are rooted in identity development, student engagement, and positive social change. 228 Experience Center, Wednesday April 8, 2-4 p.m.

Bring Your Kids to Campus Day: In conjunction with a no school day for most Corvallis area schools, OSU is hosting Bring Your Kids to Campus Day on Friday, April 10. By registering in advance your child will receive a free snack bag the day of the event. To register and to see a list of activities being offered visit http://childcare.oregonstate.edu/bring-your-kids-campus-day.

Lectures and Webinars

NEW! Penultimate 2014/2015 One Health seminar: Mari Reeves from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Anchorage, Alaska will be presenting a seminar on amphibian abnormalities and their environmental drivers, Friday, April 3, noon in ALS 4001. To join Reeves for a lunchtime discussion following the seminar in Dryden 212b from 1:15 -2:15 p.m., RSVP to Rhea Hanselmann at hanselmr@science.oregonstate.edu.

NEW! Candidates for New Media position: The School of Arts and Communication is pleased to host the first of three candidates for a new professorial position in visualization in New Media Communications: Yoon Chung Han. We invite you to attend a presentation of her scholarly and creative work, “Visualizing and Sonifying Data,” this Friday, April 3 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Bexell 103. To see the range of Han’s work work please visit: http://yoonchunghan.com/portfolio/.

ROOM CHANGE! The Ethics of History and the History of Ethics (The 1st Biennial SHPR Graduate Student Symposium): Graduate students from both History of Science and Applied Ethics will present their research work in panel discussions throughout the day. The keynote address will be given by Ted Toadvine (Philosophy/Environmental Studies at UO) at 4pm. Join event on Facebook. Friday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Milam Hall, Room 318.

Teaching Race, Gender, and Sexuality: Addressing Student Resistance. In this workshop, Andrea Smith, Associate Professor, Media & Cultural Studies at the University of California, Riverside, will focus on how we can teach content related to the issues of race, gender, sexuality, and other politically- fraught themes while constructively addressing student resistance. April 3, 9-11 a.m. MU 208. DPD Workshop Information and Registration. Breakfast will be provided.

Microbiology Student Association Research Symposium: On April 4 in the Linus Pauling Science Center, professors from OSU, OHSU, Reed College and PSU present their research. Presentations begin at 9 a.m. with lunch at noon. OHSU’s Dr. Mike Riscoe delivers his keynote address on malaria at 4 p.m. followed by poster presentations and refreshments. Please register at: http://goo.gl/t93oPo and send questions to tranjes@onid.orst.edu.

Learning Landscape Open House: Volunteers will be available at the raised planter boxes, composting area, adaptable gardening area and elsewhere to provide informal demonstrations and answer questions from 1 – 2 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the OSU Extension Office Yard, 996 Jefferson St., Eugene. The free open house is sponsored by the Lane Country Master Gardener Association in partnership with the OSU Extension Service.

Irish dialect workshop: Eileen Kearney will be providing a free Irish dialect workshop on Tuesday April 7 at 4 p.m., in the Lab Theatre in Withycombe Hall.

CAC Summit: The OSU Council on Academic Counseling (CAC) is excited to be hosting a summit on April 9. Our theme is, Keeping the Momentum: Success in the Middle Years. Registration is open now through Friday, April 3. Please visit the 2015 CAC Summit website to learn more and register today.

Graduate student program on Open Access:OSU graduate students Austin Fox and Brittany Klemm will discuss how student researchers engage with Open Access on Monday, April 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Valley Library’s Willamette Room. Austin and Brittany recently attended the international OpenCon

Zotero and EndNote workshops: The OSU Libraries Spring Grad Student and Faculty Workshops start next week. Learn to capture, manage and cite your research sources with Zotero on April 6 or EndNote on April 7. View the full workshop series offerings at http://bit.ly/graduate-workshops. Registration is encouraged but not required. Questions? Contact Hannah.Rempel@oregonstate.edu

Outreach & Engagement Colloquium: Faculty, staff, students and community partners are invited to attend the 2015 Outreach and Engagement Colloquium: Measuring What Matters on April 13, 2- 5 p.m., CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The Colloquium will address how the university can better support data-driven decision making to achieve greater outcomes for all Oregonians, featuring Michael Jordan, former State of Oregon COO, followed by a faculty panel with opportunity for discussions and questions. RSVP by April 6 http://outreach.oregonstate.edu/outreach-and-engagement-colloquium.

2015 Innovation Showcase: Highlighting Science/Engineering at OSU and UO. Learn how basic research is informed by a market lens; how this approach results in science and commercialization excellence; how to incorporate industry-standard approaches to market validation into the educational process; and how you can participate in a thriving innovation ecosystem. Free. April 15 8:30 a.m.- noon. Register (live/webinar): csmc.us/showcase

Spring Library Workshops scheduled:The Spring 2015 Graduate Student and Faculty Workshop Series lineup is set and learning opportunities abound! Make a fresh start this term and incorporate a citation manager into your research and writing process, learn to use a new survey tool, start working on your data management plan, or check out the world of 3D printing. Workshop registration is encouraged but not required. Questions? Contact Hannah.Remple@oregonstate.edu

Honors Education at Research Universities (HERU) conference: On May 18-19, OSU’s University Honors College will host the HERU conference, where honors faculty and administrators from across the US and Canada discuss best practices and future directions in honors education. Interested OSU faculty and staff are invited to register; program and registration details at http://heru2015.com/. Registration deadline: April 17.

News for Employees

NEW! Professional faculty award: Nominations are being accepted for the Karel J.H. Murphy Professional Faculty Leadership and Service Award. This award recognizes a professional faculty member who has provided outstanding leadership and service throughout their career both within their Department and in programs and organizations across Oregon State University. Award criteria is available at http://oregonstate.edu/pfla/awards/karel-murphy Nominations will be accepted through April 9. Please direct questions to Michelle Mahana at michelle.mahana@oregonstat.edu

NEW! OSU Summer TAG programs – Registration is underway for Adventures in Learning, OSU’s summer program for talented, gifted and highly able students entering grades 6 & 7 and Outside the Box for those entering grades 8 & 9. Both are full-day programs held on the OSU campus, July 6 – 17. oregonstate.edu/precollege/ail and oregonstate.edu/precollege/box

NEW! OSU Expeditions – Registration is open for Expeditions, OSU’s summer program for talented, gifted and highly able students who are entering grades four and five in the fall. A morning program, it will be held July 6 – 17 at Cheldelin Middle School. A transportation option to KidSpirit is available for the afternoons. oregonstate.edu/precollege/expeditions

NEW! Emerging Scholar Award: The OSU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is accepting nominations through April 10, for the Emerging Scholar Award. The chapter established the award to honor tenure-track faculty members in any academic unit who are in the early stages of their professional careers in recognition of outstanding research or creative activity in their field of study. The award consists of a plaque and first year membership dues to both the local OSU Chapter and the National Society of Phi Kappa Phi. See http://phikappaphi.oregonstate.edu/news/emerging-scholar-nominations-2015 for application information.

Oregon Military Community Workshop: Faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the Oregon Military Community Workshop Sept. 25-26 in Corvallis. The purpose of the workshop is to brainstorm concepts on transitional education, mentorship and recreation for the Oregon military community, and create a 5-year collaborative vision. Two-day workshop is $60. Reserve at http://www.oregonmcw.com/home.html.

Nominations sought: The Office of Undergraduate Research seeks nominations of OSU faculty members in all disciplines who are guiding undergraduates in projects of research and creativity for OSU’s 2015 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year. Complete nominations are due April 13 and forms can be downloaded on the Undergraduate Research Web page – http://oregonstate.edu/students/research/ For questions, contact Kevin Ahern at ahernk@onid.orst.edu

Undergraduate researchers: It is time, once again, for OSU to name the “Undergraduate Researcher of the Year.” This award, which seeks to recognize significant efforts of students engaged in scholarly work in their disciplines, will be presented to one student participant in the Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) event to be held on the MU Quad on May 14. Students in each undergraduate college will be recognized, as well as an awardee for the entire campus. Nominations for the award are due no later than April 13 and must come from faculty mentors. The process is described on the Undergraduate Research Web Page – http://oregonstate.edu/students/research/. Please direct questions to Kevin Ahern at ahernk@onid.orst.edu.

Volunteers wanted for non-alcoholic hops beverage research study (Corvallis): Prevention of oxidative DNA damage by xanthohumol. PI: Jan Frederik Stevens, PhD.Seeking healthy people aged 18-50, not pregnant, not using tobacco, willing to stop supplements and microbrew (craft) beers. This study lasts 13 weeks (3 months) and involves 6 clinic visits. You will receive up to $300. For more information or to see if you qualify, contact Sandra Uesugi, RN: 541-737-3594 or sandra.uesugi@oregonstate.edu

OSU Faculty, Staff and Community: Sing on your lunch hour! University Chorale is a lab for students in choral conducting and needs singers. This is a non-auditioned choir for singers of all levels. Beginning singers are welcome. This term, UC begins on April 2 and is offered in two sections, held in Benton 204 and meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon – 1 p.m. and from 1 – 2 p.m. Sing in either or both sections. The choirs perform an informal concert on campus at the end of the term. For more information, contact Steven Zielke, director of choral studies at szielke@oregonstate.edu .

Faculty Release Time (FRT): The Research Office, Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the FRT Fall, Winter or Spring 2015-16 release. The program provides limited funding for individuals developing external grant proposals or who wish to further their scholarly activities. Program description and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/faculty-release-time. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: May 4.

Professional development opportunities: The Center for Learning & Organizational Development announces several new professional development opportunities for employees. Workshops are at no cost and are offered on the OSU campus. Visit http://hr.oregonstate.edu/training/workshops for details and to register.

Air CTEMPS Summer Workshop: The Cutting Edge of Sensing with Unmanned Aerial Systems in Earth Science. June 23-25; open to everyone! $500 per person/$350 for students. Only 30 spots available, so register early. See the website for more details. To register, email Jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu

Wellness Coaching | RecSports: Recreational Sports is excited to offer wellness coaching to Recreational Sports members! Work with certified wellness coach, Danielle Caldwell, and commit to improving your well-being today! Contact Danielle Caldwell for more information and sign up for a wellness coaching session at the Recreation Services Desk in Dixon.

Traffic and Maintenance

Beaver Freezer: As part of the Beaver Freezer Triathlon (View Map), Saturday April 4, the following road closures will be in effect from 2 a.m. – 5 p.m.: 26th Street from Washington Way to Campus Way, Jefferson Way from Waldo Place to 26th Street and Campus Way from 30th Street to 14th Street. Parking lots affected by these closures are Washington Way Lot (#3293), Dixon meters (#3300), N. 26th Street (#3260), Memorial Place-Central Campus (#3252), Benton Hall East Lot (#3241), Benton Hall South Lot (#3242), and Benton Hall West Lot (#3243). There will be temporary closures throughout the day along the race course. Signage will be posted.

Assistant or Associate General Counsel – The Office of the President invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant or Associate General Counsel position. Posting # 0014133. Closes for full consideration April 3.

Education Program Assistant 2– Umatilla County Extension invites applications for a part-time, (.49 FTE), Education Program Assistant 2 position located in Pendleton, OR . Posting # 0014058. Closes April 3.

Professional and Continuing Education at Oregon State University (OSU) is looking to fill one full-time Analyst Programmer, competency level 2. For full details and to apply, please visit posting #0014069. Posting closes April 5.

Procurement Manager. Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management, a unit within Business Affairs, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed term Procurement Manager position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director. Posting #0014004 has been extended to April 6.

Education Program Assistant 1– Extension Family and Community Health invites applications for a part-time, (.75 FTE), Limited Duration, EPA1 position located in Eugene, OR . Posting # 0014109. Closes April 6.

Department Head (Internal Employment opportunity) – The Department of Biochemistry/Biophysics invites applications for a part-time (0.75 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Department Head position. The remaining 0.25 FTE will be consistent with the departmental and individual faculty member’s professorial position descriptions. Posting #0013899. Closes April 10. For additional information on this internal employment opportunity, please contact Stevan Arnold at arnolds@science.oregonstate.edu

Director – Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life – The Office of the Dean of Student Life invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Director, Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life position. Posting # 0014065. Closes April 10.

Public Information Representative 2 – School of Civil and Construction Engineering invites applications for a full-time, Public Information Representative 2. Posting #0014222. Closing date, April 11.

Library Technician 3 (Reference and Building Services Assistant) – This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time (1.0 FTE) Library Technician 3 (Reference and Building Services Assistant) position for the Valley Library at Oregon State University (OSU). Posting #0014258. Closes April 12.

Assistant to the Director – The Office of Admissions invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant to the Director position. Posting # 0014237. Closes April 14.

Oregon State University Department of Public Safety is seeking applicants for a 12 month full-time, Campus Security/Public Safety Officer. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Posting #0014324. Closing date is April 15.

Assistant Professor– The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) invites applications for a full-time, (1.0 FTE) 9-month, tenure track, Assistant Professor position located in Aurora, OR . Posting # 0014150. Closes April 15.

Postdoctoral Research Position – College of Public Health & Human Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Research Associate (Post Doc) position. Posting #0013824. Closes April 15. June start date.

4-H/FCH Program Coordinator (Internal Employment Opportunity) – Extension 4-H and Family and Community Health (FCH) invites applications for a full time, 1.0 FTE, 4-H/FCH Program Coordinator position located in Gold Beach, OR. Posting# 0014290. Closes April 17.

Manager for COB Facilities, Operations and Academic Services, College of Business invites applications for a full-time 12-month Professional Faculty position. Posting #0014217. Full consideration date is April 17.

Manager- Facilities/Operations/Academic Services – College of Business invites applications for a full-time Manager. Posting #0014217. Full consideration date, April 17.

Summer Session Marketing Manager – Extended Campus is seeking a Summer Session Marketing Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Executive Director. Posting #0014284. Closes April 19.

INTO OSU is currently recruiting for an Learning Center Administrative Support position. The Learning Center Administrative Support position provides essential functions in day to day operations of the Learning Center in supporting services provided to students. This position is a permanent, full-time position, working 40 hours a week and pays $13 per hour, plus a full benefit package. To apply: https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=16557512 Closes. April 19.

Research Director-Extended Campus invites applications for a Research Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Executive Director. Posting #0014238. Closes April 21.

4-H Summer Camp Skills Instructor. 4-H Youth Development in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, invites applications for 2 short-term hourly positions. Positions will be located at the Oregon 4-H Center in Salem. Please see posting #0014271 for information about duties, qualifications, and how to apply. Position is open to qualified students and non-students. Closes May 1.